South Fork Gorge Run class 3Coloma to Salmon Falls Bridge

Equipment must be picked up and returned to Auburn by the customer. You can't rent a raft in El Dorado County.

This is the classic class 3 run from Coloma to Salmon Falls Bridge. 12 to 14 miles depending on launch site used. It encompasses both the class 2 section and the Gorge section unless you put-in at Greenwood Creek for a late start. Your guide should have perfected class 2 guide skills on three or more trips and have the safety & river knowledge necessary before attempting this run for the first time. The crew should be strong paddlers, good swimmers, know how to self rescue and be fully aware of the adventure they are getting into with the first time class 3 guide.

Details

Equipment must be picked up and returned to Auburn by the customer. You can't rent a raft in El Dorado County.Rating: Class 3. Class 4 at higher flowsLength: 14 miles from Marshall Gold Park. 12 miles from Lotus Park.Flow Days:Every dayTime: 4.5 hrs or more depending on stops. 3 hrs from Greenwood Creek.Travel Time From Auburn: 1/2 hour to takeout to drop shuttle vehicle, from there another 1/2 hr to get to put-in.19 miles / 1/2 hr direct to Coloma if you are using shuttle service.Put-in: Marshall Gold park, Lotus Park or Greenwood Creek access for a late start.Takeout: Salmon Fall Bridge. Before bridge on right side. There is another takeout 1/4 mile down on the left generally used by the commercial rafting trips but you could go there too.Launch Time: Dam controlled in Summer. From Marshall 11:30 to 2:00. From Greenwood Creek 1:00 to 4:00. Time to arrive at office: Before 11:00AMRestrooms: At beginning and end points and also at mid point. Check map above.Fees: Parking at Marshall, Lotus and takeout. Heads up: If you are using Marshall Gold Park put-in and getting a late start pay attention to park closing times. Might want leave your car at 49 bridge area (short walk) or use Lotus Park if you are starting late.Shuttle: Takeout at Salmon Falls served by Canyon Raft Rentals or the Coloma Shuttle.